Why paying a mortgage is not like paying rent
Every time I speak about housing with my family or friends, there’s always somebody who tells me that I’m throwing my money away paying the rent, when I could just
10 Ways to Know You Found the Right House
It is normal to harbor fears about making the wrong decision when you're looking at homes to buy. Many first-time home buyers wonder how they will know when they have found the
The Myth of 20% Down Payment When Buying Your Home
Buying a home is out of reach. It will take years for me to save 20% for the down payment! Good thing you do not need 20% for a down payment.
Breaking the Millennial Out of Home Buying Gridlock
Even with encouraging job and wage reports starting in early 2014, many real estate market experts and economists are still less than enthusiastic about the return of the Millennial generation
The Worst Reasons to Buy a Home
Pursuing homeownership is something that is ingrained in our culture, to the point that owning a home is considered an integral part of the American Dream. The path most of
Buying a Time-Share With Ownership Variations
Technically, owning a time-share means that at a specific "time" you have access to the "share" you own in a property. Time-shares have been sold for cruises, recreational vehicles, campgrounds
5 Signs You’re About to Buy a Home You Can’t Afford
Purchasing a home is a tumultuous process — one that can be exciting and hopeful at times, frustrating and disappointing at others. Those ups and downs can wear you out and
Are Unvented Gas Log Fireplaces Right for Your Home?
When you shop for gas logs you'll find there are two basic types: gas logs that vent to the outside just like a wood burning fireplace and gas logs that
Rent or Buy? Here’s Why It Might Make Sense to Do Both
It’s not an easy time to be a first-time homebuyer — particularly if you live in a place where the inventory of starter homes is low, down-payment requirements are high, and real